Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-38-116
Representation by prosecuting attorney - Motion for stay of action during drug investigation or prosecution
Year: 2026Length: 144 wordsSubsections: 2
(a) A prosecuting attorney may represent the state or a political subdivision of the state in an action brought under this chapter. (b) On motion by a governmental agency involved in a drug investigation or prosecution, an action brought under this chapter shall be stayed until the completion of the criminal investigation or prosecution that gave rise to the motion for a stay of the action. Acts 2005, ch. 377, § 16.
(a) A prosecuting attorney may represent the state or a political subdivision of the state in an action brought under this chapter.
(b) On motion by a governmental agency involved in a drug investigation or prosecution, an action brought under this chapter shall be stayed until the completion of the criminal investigation or prosecution that gave rise to the motion for a stay of the action.
Acts 2005, ch. 377, § 16.